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Boson XVSN++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Boson X

Boson X

Quality
75Popularity
25Value
64
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−50% $2.48
Buy
VS
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Quality
94Popularity
28Value
66
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 days
−36% $9.65
Buy

Winner

N++ (NPLUSPLUS) wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Kinguin
4
Boson X
4 of 14 metrics
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.48 Wins
$9.65 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-50% Wins
-36% -
Sales Frequency
58 price changes -
73 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.4% positive -
95.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
2.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
2.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
88 Wins
139 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
22 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
2.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
18 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Aug 2016 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBoson X

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeN++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Boson X
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Boson X

Boson X

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −50% $2.48Buy
Steam
Steam +101% $4.99View
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −36% $9.65Buy
Steam
Steam +55% $14.99View

Boson X

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

93% positive (1,330 reviews): very positive reception
1,330 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$2.48: very accessible price
50% off: solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

2 concurrent players: niche audience

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (2,829 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
2,829 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.65: very accessible price
36% off: decent discount
Historical low: $7.49: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 19% in recent days
25 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBoson XN++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Release date
September 15, 2014
August 25, 2016
Developers
Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney
Metanet Software Inc.
Publishers
Shape Shop
Metanet Software Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18
33

Boson X

No PC requirements data available

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024MB VRAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX 4xx series / ATI Radeon HD 5xxx series. OpenGL 3.3 support
  • Storage: 650 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. Intel HD 4000-series or better should work, but may have issues. The game may run on Windows XP, but we have not been able to test it.
Which is better: Boson X or N++ (NPLUSPLUS)?

N++ (NPLUSPLUS) won the comparison against Boson X based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Boson X worth buying over N++ (NPLUSPLUS)?

Based on the metrics, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. N++ (NPLUSPLUS) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC

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